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"It's gonna close down at the end of January for a complete refurb and then will be back open in March."

"I've had a massive response, nearly 500 people have been in touch since I put the news on Facebook, it's incredible.

Although the current arrangement allows for Kevin to run the Shrimper until it closes early next year, the option of him taking over on a permanent basis remains open.

Kevin Peet owner of Peet's Plaice in Churchtown, Southport

The pub closed down in October when the landlord abandoned the lease without notice, reportedly following a loss in the family. The Old Ship and Reuters, both in Southport town centre, were under the same leaseholder and also closed down.

Punch Taverns, the landlord of all three pubs, told the Visiter that they weren't given any notice by the leaseholder and would work to have all three open 'at the earliest opportunity.

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The Shrimper will re-open next Thursday, November 24, before an official opening night two days later. The opening night will feature live music, something Kevin is already arranging to feature in the pub on a regular basis.

Kevin does his own fishing trips off the Southport coast for his existing shop and a number of products will be available on the Shrimper's new menu.

"I've been out shrimping all my life and now it's the shrimper taking over the Shrimper!"